Dementia Care in Northridge, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Northridge, OH: the local picture

222

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,788

residents 65 or older (23% of Northridge)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clark County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Northridge has about 222 residents aged 85 or older among 1,788 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Clark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Northridge residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Northridge compared with Clark County and Ohio

Census figure	Northridge	Clark County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.1%	4.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,513	$47,725	—

Older residents in towns around Northridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springfield, OH	4.8 mi	10,371	1,307
Urbana, OH	7.8 mi	2,123	192
Enon, OH	12 mi	468	61
New Carlisle, OH	14 mi	900	78
Yellow Springs, OH	15 mi	1,261	76
Park Layne, OH	16 mi	656	123

Nursing homes near Northridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Glen Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Springfield, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	80	(937) 390-9913
Aventura At Oakwood Village	Springfield, OH	2.1 mi	1 of 5	116	(937) 390-9000
Northwood Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Springfield, OH	2.2 mi	2 of 5	85	(937) 399-7195
Villa Springfield Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ce	Springfield, OH	2.2 mi	2 of 5	110	(937) 399-5551
Allen View Healthcare Center	Springfield, OH	2.8 mi	1 of 5	124	(937) 390-0005
Arbors At Springfield	Springfield, OH	4.2 mi	3 of 5	46	(937) 399-8131

Hospices serving Northridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherish Hospice LLC	Springfield, OH	6.0 mi	(937) 355-7154
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	21 mi	(614) 436-9404
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	22 mi	(937) 458-6028
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	27 mi	(937) 256-4490

Straight-line miles from the center of Northridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Northridge

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,626 monthly median income of Northridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Northridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Northridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Forest Glen Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Springfield (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aventura At Oakwood Village in Springfield (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Northwood Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Springfield (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Northridge?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,626 monthly median income of Northridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Northridge, OH